Thursday's Meeting of the Triskelion Toastmasters brought a "gregarious"* group! Toastmaster Connie Pshigoda opened the meeting with trivial "palaver"* on the numerous celebrations, observances and holidays in October.
Krystyna Noworytta gave her 5th CC speech titled: Coco Chanel: Her Character as Fashion Designer. Gary Fuller evaluated her presentation. We now know that the name of Coco's perfume, Chanel #5 comes from a winning race horse!
Dan Pratt challenged us with Table Topics following the October theme. We gained wisdom from Jeanne's grandmother's life tips; learned that "elk are where you find them" according to Don's father's wisdom; and Dan's retirement account is full of holes . . . donut holes, that is.
We always have a great time and learn from each other as we build our speaking skills. Please join us next week as Dan Pratt leads the hour as Toastmaster. Roles may be filled on the website: www.3skelion.info Have a great October!
*denotes Word of the Day
Connie Pshigoda
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Triskelion Meeting Notes - October 15, 2009
We had another great Triskelion Toastmaster's meeting this fine October Thursday. In true Triskelion fashion we accomplished this by hitting the trifecta with our superstars, our utility players, and our rookie participation.
Our super stars this week included Connie, Dave, and Nathan who came through at crunch time. Our utility players Krystyna, Dan, and Don kept the game close though reliable play. Our promising rookies Brendon and Jeanne sealed the game by stepping up in the roles of Timer, WOD, and topics master.
Connie was first at bat with an emotional story of a trip to the Grand Canyon with her daughters. She set the mood with a vivid description of her broken down rental car and a mob of crows eyeing their lunch. Its hard to push a car when the driver has a foot on the break.
Batting second was Krystyna with a talk about an English writer who decided, after 15 years, to leave Madison Avenue and move to southern France with his wife and two dogs to write books. Discovering a different life style, he began the second chapter in his life. Krystyna's Polish accent adds a lot of color to her story telling. She is really developing into an excellent speaker.
Third on the score card was Dan evaluating Connie's speech. He appreciated Connie's story of a mother and daughter adventure at the crux of a major transition in their lives.
Batting clean up was Dave with an evaluation of Krystyna's speech. I agree with Dave, Krystyna has great eye contact and real emotion in her delivery. Her passion for her subject is evident.
Brendan gets the win by pitching a perfect game as Topic Master. He was a penciled in as last minute starter and really delivered by challenging each of us with baseball related topics.
Here's the change-ups, curves, and fast balls he threw us. Don answered, "What’s in a Dodger dog?" by relating his first trip to Dodger Stadium. Dan's ex-wife would be the most likely reason he would crack a bat over his knee... (I can relate). Jeanne thinks baseball players chew tobacco to keep the throngs of female groupies at bay. Connie figures that baseball players scratch because of harsh detergent. Krystyna delighted us with a story of her trip to Cooperstown.
Dave was our MVP winning both best evaluator and best table topic speaker. He shared funny and interesting anecdotes on booing by fans. He concluded there is never a good reason to "boo"; nevertheless, the Philedelphia fans have perfected it to a fine art.
Our fellow Toastmaster Nathan is a superstar this week because he gave an important speech today before a House committee in Washington, DC. He delivered a 5-minute testimony on underinsurance. We hope to hear from him soon on his experience.
Let's extend this win streak by making next week another success. We still need a Toastmaster and speakers. Get off the bench and into the game!
Our super stars this week included Connie, Dave, and Nathan who came through at crunch time. Our utility players Krystyna, Dan, and Don kept the game close though reliable play. Our promising rookies Brendon and Jeanne sealed the game by stepping up in the roles of Timer, WOD, and topics master.
Connie was first at bat with an emotional story of a trip to the Grand Canyon with her daughters. She set the mood with a vivid description of her broken down rental car and a mob of crows eyeing their lunch. Its hard to push a car when the driver has a foot on the break.
Batting second was Krystyna with a talk about an English writer who decided, after 15 years, to leave Madison Avenue and move to southern France with his wife and two dogs to write books. Discovering a different life style, he began the second chapter in his life. Krystyna's Polish accent adds a lot of color to her story telling. She is really developing into an excellent speaker.
Third on the score card was Dan evaluating Connie's speech. He appreciated Connie's story of a mother and daughter adventure at the crux of a major transition in their lives.
Batting clean up was Dave with an evaluation of Krystyna's speech. I agree with Dave, Krystyna has great eye contact and real emotion in her delivery. Her passion for her subject is evident.
Brendan gets the win by pitching a perfect game as Topic Master. He was a penciled in as last minute starter and really delivered by challenging each of us with baseball related topics.
Here's the change-ups, curves, and fast balls he threw us. Don answered, "What’s in a Dodger dog?" by relating his first trip to Dodger Stadium. Dan's ex-wife would be the most likely reason he would crack a bat over his knee... (I can relate). Jeanne thinks baseball players chew tobacco to keep the throngs of female groupies at bay. Connie figures that baseball players scratch because of harsh detergent. Krystyna delighted us with a story of her trip to Cooperstown.
Dave was our MVP winning both best evaluator and best table topic speaker. He shared funny and interesting anecdotes on booing by fans. He concluded there is never a good reason to "boo"; nevertheless, the Philedelphia fans have perfected it to a fine art.
Our fellow Toastmaster Nathan is a superstar this week because he gave an important speech today before a House committee in Washington, DC. He delivered a 5-minute testimony on underinsurance. We hope to hear from him soon on his experience.
Let's extend this win streak by making next week another success. We still need a Toastmaster and speakers. Get off the bench and into the game!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Triskelion Toastmasters Meeting Notes - Oct 8, 2009
Hello Toastmasters,
Yesterday's meeting was lively and warm in spite of the cold weather. Toastmaster Connie Pshigoda opened the meeting with introductions of 2 new members: Paulette Malone and Jeanne Rutgers. They jumped right in with enthusiastic participation.
Don Lyman stepped up as the speaker giving his audience a descriptive journey to the mountain top and back in "He Said, She Heard." Definitely contest material!
Dan Pratt provided two Words of the Day:
Firebrand (noun)
1. An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
"The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice."
2. A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
"The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed on the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire."
Logomachy (noun) plural logomachies
1. Dispute over the meaning of words
2. A conflict waged only as a battle of words
Table Topics ranged from a variety of questions including most outrageous fashion statement to most unusual pet. The winning speaker was new member Jeanne Rutgers. The meeting closed at 12.45-pm followed by an Officer's Meeting.
Roles for next week can be accessed on the website: www.3skelion.info so please, join us next week for another great meeting.
Connie Pshigoda
Speaker/Teacher and Wellness Guide at the Garden Gatherings
Author, The Wise Woman's Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to Your
Physical-Emotional-Spiritual Health
Website - www.WellnessForAllSeasons.com
Blog - www.GardenGatherings.net
Twitter - www.twitter.com/gardengathering
Phone: 303-584-1612
Speaker/Teacher and Wellness Guide at the Garden Gatherings
Author, The Wise Woman's Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to Your
Physical-Emotional-Spiritual Health
Website - www.WellnessForAllSeasons.com
Blog - www.GardenGatherings.net
Twitter - www.twitter.com/
Phone: 303-584-1612
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Triskelion Toastmasters - Meeting Notes Oct. 1, 2009
Toastmaster Krystyna Noworytta opened the meeting by introducing Peter Mayle, an English writer’s life style in Province France.
Then Ed Johnson gave his fifth speech from the Advance Manual on Speaking to Inform. As an avid student of history, Ed informed us about the battle of Long Island during the American Revolution.
Nathan Wilkes made an impromptu speech on how he introduced President Obama in Grand Junction.
Dan Pratt evaluated Ed’s speech; and Dave Trzupek evaluated Nathan’s speech. Connie Pshigoda gave the Word of the Day, and prepared the Table Topics, which required the Interpretation of Freedom.
Don Lyman served as Grammarian and Ah Counter. Gary Fuller served as Timer and GE. Ed Johnson won as best speaker. Dave Trzupek as best evaluator and Don Lyman as best Table Topic Award.
Please commit the roles in the roster for next weeks meeting before Wednesday.
Then Ed Johnson gave his fifth speech from the Advance Manual on Speaking to Inform. As an avid student of history, Ed informed us about the battle of Long Island during the American Revolution.
Nathan Wilkes made an impromptu speech on how he introduced President Obama in Grand Junction.
Dan Pratt evaluated Ed’s speech; and Dave Trzupek evaluated Nathan’s speech. Connie Pshigoda gave the Word of the Day, and prepared the Table Topics, which required the Interpretation of Freedom.
Don Lyman served as Grammarian and Ah Counter. Gary Fuller served as Timer and GE. Ed Johnson won as best speaker. Dave Trzupek as best evaluator and Don Lyman as best Table Topic Award.
Please commit the roles in the roster for next weeks meeting before Wednesday.
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